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Makeup artists in Gold Coast

We list 30 makeup artists across Gold Coast, most start between $100 and $170, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on bridal.

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Makeup artists in Gold Coast, at a glance

For events and weddings, longevity and how it photographs matter more than how it looks in the chair.

Most start between
$100–$170
Open past 7pm
9 of 30

What to look for

  • Portfolio work on skin tones and skin types like yours.
  • A trial for weddings. Not usually necessary for anything else.
  • Ask about the products used if your skin is sensitive or you are prone to breakouts.
  • For a party, confirm how long per person and build in a buffer.

30 places in and around Gold Coast

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical makeup artist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Natalie Lucas Makeup

Robina7.5 kmPremium5.0(453)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Calm

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 23 reviews mention makeup
  • 7.5 km away in Robina
“I booked through Natalie Lucas for my bridal make-up and hair as it was such an easy one-stop shop, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 23 reviews

Tamika Draper Hair and Makeup

Main Beach4.1 kmMid-range5.0(115)

Makeup artist · Relaxed · Calm

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 21 reviews mention makeup
  • 4.1 km away in Main Beach
“My hair looked amazing, and my makeup was natural, polished and absolutely perfect.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 21 reviews

Makeup Artist Angela

Broadbeach4.4 kmMid-range5.0(103)

Makeup artist · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 25 reviews mention makeup
  • 4.4 km away in Broadbeach
“Super happy with my bridesmaid makeup and I got heaps of compliments.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 25 reviews

Bella Rae Cosmetics & Artistry

Carrara4.2 kmMid-range5.0(95)

Beauty salon · In & out · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 24 reviews mention makeup
  • 4.2 km away in Carrara
“I recently had my wedding at the beginning of June, Simóne did mine, my MOH and my mother's hair and makeup, as well as two of my bridesmaids' hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 24 reviews

Audrey Byron Makeup

Southport2.3 kmMid-range5.0(80)

Makeup artist · Friendly · Relaxed

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 16 reviews mention makeup
  • 2.3 km from Gold Coast — about a 5 minute drive
“She did a great job on both makeup and hairstyle.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Isabella Jane Hair & Makeup

Burleigh Heads12.8 kmMid-range5.0(68)

Makeup artist · Calm · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 13 reviews mention makeup
  • 12.8 km away in Burleigh Heads
“Bella went above and beyond with the makeup for both myself and my bridesmaid, she really brought my vision to life 💕.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews

Melanie Jane Makeup Artist

Surfers Paradise3.2 kmMid-range5.0(45)

Makeup artist · Relaxed · Calm

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 15 reviews mention makeup
  • 3.2 km away in Surfers Paradise
“Don’t look any further, Melanie Jane is the make up artist for you!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews

Katherine Art Makeup

Labrador7.7 kmMid-range4.9(100)

Makeup artist · Premium · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 19 reviews mention makeup
  • 7.7 km away in Labrador
“Katherine did an incredible job with my makeup — even with lots of tears on my wedding day, I didn’t need a single touch‑up and still looked flawless in every photo.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 19 reviews

Makeup by Mely

Surfers Paradise3.1 kmPremium5.0(32)

Makeup artist · Friendly · In & out

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $40
  • 21 reviews mention makeup
  • 3.1 km away in Surfers Paradise
“I dont wear makeup and was really nervous but Mel was an absolute angel and talked me through the whole experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 21 reviews
  • Makeup $40
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

Porcelain Face Makeup Artistry

Helensvale15.8 kmUpper mid-range5.0(31)

Makeup artist · Premium · Calm

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $100
  • 14 reviews mention makeup
  • 15.8 km away in Helensvale
“I had an incredible experience with Rachel at Porcelain Face Makeup Artistry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews
  • Makeup $100
  • Blow-dry & styling $140

Tina Kristen Weddings

Robina6.3 kmPremium4.9(54)

Barber · Premium · Calm

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $170
  • 23 reviews mention makeup
  • 6.3 km away in Robina
“They made me feel comfortable and the hair and makeup they did for all of us was beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 23 reviews
  • Makeup $170

Huxley School of Makeup

Burleigh Heads10.6 kmMid-range5.0(24)

Makeup artist · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 11 reviews mention makeup
  • 10.6 km away in Burleigh Heads
“there’s nothing you won’t learn about anything makeup related or special effects!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Veeutiful makeup

Oxenford14.3 kmMid-range4.8(44)

Makeup artist · Premium

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 23 reviews mention makeup
  • 14.3 km away in Oxenford
“This lovely lady did my mums makeup for my brothers wedding and made her feel so confident and beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 23 reviews

Lucia Face Art Makeup & Eyebrow Tattoo Gold Coast

Molendinar4.1 kmMid-range5.0(322)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 7 reviews mention makeup
  • 4.1 km away in Molendinar
“perfect service i was treated amazing and the makeup turned out INCREDIBLE!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Gold Coast Hair and Makeup Artist Suzi Dent

Elanora14.2 kmUpper mid-range5.0(4)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $7
  • 14.2 km away in Elanora
  • Makeup $7
  • Blow-dry & styling $7

Makeup artist in Gold Coast & Brisbane- Jainica

Southport3.7 kmMid-range5.0(7)

Makeup artist · In & out

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 7 reviews mention makeup
  • 3.7 km away in Southport
“I had my hair and make up done for a photoshoot, which was up in Brisbane at 8am!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Cassie Beauty Spot

Burleigh Heads9.6 kmPremium4.9(75)

Makeup artist · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $130
  • 9.6 km away in Burleigh Heads
  • 2 reviews mention makeup
“Professional makeup for all occasions.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Makeup $130
  • Blow-dry & styling $100

Amey Hair & Makeup Artist

Broadbeach4.2 kmMid-range4.9(24)

Beauty salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 8 reviews mention makeup
  • 4.2 km away in Broadbeach
“My make up was not the greatest but it was not awful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Makeup by Susan Z

Oxenford14.8 kmMid-range5.0(1)

Makeup artist

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 14.8 km away in Oxenford

Erin Alana Makeup Artist

Tugun18.7 kmMid-range5.0(8)

Makeup artist · Calm

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 7 reviews mention makeup
  • 18.7 km away in Tugun
“Erin has done my makeup many times over the years and never disappoints!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Danazmakeup

Coolangatta22.0 kmMid-range5.0(93)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 24 reviews mention makeup
  • 22.0 km away in Coolangatta
“Dana is an amazing makeup and hair artist!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 24 reviews

Vanessa Baratella & CO

Coomera19.7 kmPremium5.0(32)

Beauty salon · Premium · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $350
  • 4 reviews mention makeup
  • 19.7 km away in Coomera
“I am so thankful to have chosen Vanessa to do my hair and makeup on my wedding day.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Makeup $350

Jessica Cagney Makeup Artist

Jacobs Well25.0 kmPremium5.0(121)

Makeup artist · Premium · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $200
  • 20 reviews mention makeup
“Anyone looking for an outstanding hair and makeup artist need look no further.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 20 reviews
  • Makeup $200

Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar

Broadbeach Waters4.6 kmUpper mid-range5.0(719)

Brow & lash studio · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $120
  • 4.6 km away in Broadbeach Waters
  • Makeup $120

Fitness Beauty Makeovers

Labrador7.0 kmMid-range4.8(48)

Beauty salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 14 reviews mention makeup
  • 7.0 km away in Labrador
“My makeup turned out stunning and lasted all day.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews

Beauty on Queen

Ashmore3.3 kmPremium5.0(121)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $145
  • 3.3 km away in Ashmore
  • Makeup $145

Salon Blondie

Labrador7.7 kmMid-range5.0(21)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 7 reviews mention makeup
  • 7.7 km away in Labrador
“I also had my make up done by Chelsea before an evening out and I left feeling absolutely gorgeous.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Maiden Belle Makeup And Design Studio

Southport4.2 kmMid-range

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.2 km away in Southport

Make UP Cosmetics

Carrara5.1 kmMid-range

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.1 km away in Carrara

Common questions

How much does event makeup cost?
Event makeup typically costs $120 to $180. Bridal is usually quoted separately, with a trial around $180 and the wedding day from $300, plus a per-person rate for the bridal party.